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Heat Grips South, Frost Threatens North
15 Sep
Summary
- Millions in South face dangerous heat advisories.
- Frost advisories issued for five states amid cold snap.
- First hard freeze of the season could arrive this month.
Millions are currently under heat advisories across the Southern United States, experiencing dangerous temperatures as summer's heat wave continues. This oppressive heat is juxtaposed with frost advisories issued in five states, indicating a significant weather shift.
These cold weather alerts, effective early Tuesday, warn of temperatures dipping into the low 30s Fahrenheit in areas including Idaho, Maine, Vermont, and New York. This marks the first such advisory of the season for these regions.
While the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-average temperatures for most of the U.S. through late September, the early frost advisories serve as a reminder of the approaching autumn freeze.
The timing of these colder temperatures aligns with climate normals, as average first freeze dates can occur as early as August 31 in some parts of the country, with northern states and high-elevation southern regions typically seeing earlier freezes.
